1). Which of the following statements are true?1. Jnanpith Award is given for contribution towards litereature2. Bengali poet Sankha Ghosh is conferred with Jnanpith Award

A). Only 1

B). Only 2

C). Both 1 & 2

D). None of the above

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Correct Answer: Both 1 & 2

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday conferred the Jnanpith award on eminent Bengali poet Sankha Ghosh in New Delhi.

2). India will build world's tallest railway bridge over which of the following river?

A). Indus

B). Beas

C). Chenab

D). Ganges

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Correct Answer: Chenab

India will soon boast the world's tallest railway bridge, construction of which is on in full swing, over the river Chenab in the hostile terrain of Jammu and Kashmir.

3). Which of the following statements is correct?1. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia.2. India won third place in this game in 2017

A). Only 1

B). Only 2

C). Both 1 and 2

D). None of the above

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Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2

Rupinderpal Singh converted two penalty corners as India outclassed New Zealand 4-0 to clinch a bronze medal in the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, at Ipoh (Malaysia) on Saturday. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia

4). Press freedom day was observed on

A). 2-May

B). 3-May

C). 4-May

D). 5-May

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Correct Answer: 3-May

World Press Freedom Day was observed on May-3 to celebrate fundamental principles of freedom of press.

5). According to 'Swachh Survekshan 2017', which of the following city is the cleanest city in India

A). Indore

B). Bhopal

C). Mysore

D). Coimbatore

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Correct Answer: Indore

Madhya Pradesh's Indore and Bhopal clinch top two spots as the cleanest cities in 'Swachh Survekshan 2017'; Varanasi shows massive improvement; Maximum of 12 cities from Gujarat make it to the list.

6). Which of the following statements is correct?1. AIIB is China sponsored Bank2. AIIB approved loan for Andrapradesh

7). Which of the following is correct?SAMPADA Scheme is related to Agro processing.It got approved by PM from 2016 - 2020

A). Only 1

B). Only 2

C). Both 1 and 2

D). None of the above

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Correct Answer: Only 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters) for the period 2016-20. The objective of SAMPADA is to supplement agriculture, modernize processing and decrease agri waste.

8). India has opened small arms manufacturing plant at Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh by strengthening defence ties with which of the following countries

A). Russia

B). USA

C). Pakistan

D). Israel

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Correct Answer: Israel

Strengthening defence ties, India has opened its first private small arms manufacturing plant at Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh in a joint venture with Israel.

9). 13th International Permaculture Convergence to be held in which of the following cities

A). New Delhi

B). Mumbai

C). Chennai

D). Hyderabad

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Correct Answer: Hyderabad

Permaculture experts from around the world will attend the 13th International Permaculture Convergence (IPC) to be held in Hyderabad from November 27 to December 2, 2017.

10). Ganga cleanliness pledge day is observed on

A). 1-May

B). 2-May

C). 3-May

D). 4-May

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Correct Answer: 2-May

The National Mission for Clean Ganga observe Ganga Cleanliness Pledge Day on May 2 at various places in the rivers basin states to spread awareness and ensure public participation for the programme.